On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
Michael Mitterer, a young grower from Kastelbell, South Tyrol, Italy
https://youtu.be/9wuHYXJaAio family background / Michael grew up working at his family farm in the Alps in Northern Italy (elevation near
Washington researchers get a look at European innovations
Research commission tour finds some exciting ideas but no major advances on technology tour in Germany and the Netherlands.
Dustin Tobin, a young grower from Grandview, Washington
https://youtu.be/QBDNg8YDwV8 family background/Dustin grew up working with his family at Dave Tobin Farms and studied viticulture and enology at Walla
Getting ready for robots
Evolution of the technology and the orchard required for robotic harvest.
Robotic picking machine’s first apple harvest underway: Video
Abundant Robotics debuts robotic harvester in New Zealand apple orchard for first harvest headed to market.
Protecting fruit from cold with spray-on jackets
WSU researchers trying to insulate fruit trees with cellulose nanocrystals.
Canopy camera in your pocket – Video
Smartphone photos, coupled with a computer program that analyzes orchard canopies, could help growers count their crops before harvest.
New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.